Peneus

[ puh-nee-uhs ]

noun

1. ancient name of Salambria.

Peneus

/ pɪˈniːəs /

noun

1. See Salambria
   the ancient name for the Salambria

Example Sentences

He became enamored of Daphne, daughter of the river Peneus of Thessaly.

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The mud of the Peneus is of a light color, for which reason Homer gives it the epithet of silvery.

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Daphne, daughter of the river Peneus, flying from Apollo, was turned into the laurel.

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This he did by turning the rivers Alpheus and Peneus through them.

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With trembling limbs Daphne sought the river, the home of her father, Peneus.

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